By Carrie Dodt
LAKE GENEVA — A new exhibit of various types of art by Geneva Lake Arts Foundation members is now on display through July 7 at Gallery 223 in downtown Lake Geneva.
The gallery at 223 Broad St. is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday-Monday.
On display are works in such media as painting, drawing, photography, pottery, glass, jewelry, sculpture, mixed media, weaving, fiber and wood.
Featured artists include:
Lisa Blackowicz Finds Inspiration in Nature’s Quiet Moments
For more than two decades, local artist Lisa Blackowicz has explored creativity through mixed media and acrylic painting, developing a style rooted in personal expression and a deep connection to the natural world.
Blackowicz describes the most fulfilling aspect of her artistic process as the freedom to create what she loves and make it uniquely her own.
Drawing heavily from her surroundings, she often turns to nearby parks and long walks for inspiration, allowing the subtle beauty of nature to guide her work.
Her featured piece, “Quiet Between the Trees,” reflects this connection. The work is a collection of photographic images captured during her walks through local parks, highlighting moments of stillness and the understated elegance found in everyday landscapes. Blackowicz invites viewers to pause and appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds them.
A resident of McHenry, Illinois, Blackowicz has been a member of the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation for the past five years, continuing to contribute to the region’s vibrant arts community.
Andrea Jensen Transforms Watercolor Into Stories of Beauty and Renewal
Artist Andrea Jensen brings a thoughtful and expressive approach to her work in watercolor, often enhanced with delicate embellishments.
She began her journey with the medium during the summer of the COVID-19 pandemic, studying under Sharon Larson at the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation.
For Jensen, creating art is rooted in a desire to share beauty with others. While nature often serves as her inspiration, she also embraces a more intuitive process – allowing the movement of watercolor to guide her compositions as they evolve into visual stories.
In addition to painting, Jensen explores Kintsugi-inspired art, drawing from the traditional Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with gold.
The philosophy behind Kintsugi—finding beauty in imperfection and healing—resonates deeply in her work. Her connection to the art form is further enriched by her husband, who teaches Kintsugi classes through GLAF.
A member of GLAF for three years, Jensen continues to grow her artistic voice while contributing to the creative community.